Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese Casserole
A comforting casserole combining the flavors of sloppy joes and mac and cheese.
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Equipment
- Oven
- Stove
- Baking Dish
- Large pot
- Skillet
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in milk and shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce. Stir to coat.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the macaroni and cheese, then the sloppy joe mixture, and top with the remaining macaroni and cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Notes:
Feel free to add some extra cheese on top before baking for a crispy, cheesy crust.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
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